Limited Public Housing Waiting List

The Kandiyohi County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Public Housing waiting list for 2, 3 and 4-Bedrooms apartments is currently open. Pre-applications are being accepted from August 3, 2020 at 8:00 am CT, until the waiting list of each bedroom size reaches 65 applicants.

Please note: According to the HRA, this waiting list is only open for applicants who meet the preferences listed below.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period: 

• Pick up a pre-application from Lakeview Apartments, located at 300 7th Street NW, Willmar, MN 56201.
• Call (320) 235-4159 to request a pre-application by email or mail.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be returned to the Lakeview Apartments, address mentioned above.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Residency Preference: Applicants whose head, spouse or co-head live or work in Kandiyohi County or attend education and training programs in Kandiyohi County if the education or training program is designed to prepare applicants for the job market will receive a preference equal to one point. A copy of a current lease, statement from a shelter or state photo ID showing an address in Kandiyohi County will be acceptable verification of residency. Acceptable verification of employment will be a current pay stub. Enrollment at an institution of higher learning or training program located in Kandiyohi County will be verified by third-party.
• Working Families Preference: Families whose head, spouse, co-head or sole member is employed or attending education or training programs will receive a preference equal to one point. Applicants whose head, spouse, co-head or sole member is age 62 or older or is a person with disabilities will also receive the Working Families Preference. Acceptable verification of employment will be a current pay stub. Enrollment at an institution of higher learning or training program will be verified by third-party. Age will be verified by a copy of a state photo ID or birth certificate. Disability will be verified by a current year SSI award letter or letter from knowledgeable professional to verify disability.
• Veteran’s Preference: An applicant will receive one preference point if the head, spouse or co-head is currently serving in the armed forces or has been honorably discharged from the armed forces. The applicant must verify this by showing a current military ID or by providing a copy of their DD214 form.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HRA facebook page.

Sources: This information was verified by the HRA public notice, as of August 11, 2020.

Service Area

This waiting list is for rental assistance in Willmar, Minnesota. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (320) 235-4159.